Microsoft today announced a partnership with Music Television (MTV) which will see the as yet unnamed successor to Xbox being unveiled in a live broadcast on the station. "MTV Presents: The Next Generation Xbox Revealed" will be broadcast around the world, although not simultaneously. A full listing of when you can catch the show is below:

North America: Thursday, May 12, at 9:30 p.m. (21:30)Germany: Friday, May 13, at 19:00UK: Friday, May 13, at 20:00Australia: Friday, May 13, at 19:00

Next generation consoles from Nintendo and Sony are expected to appear first at E3, which takes place in Los Angeles one week later. Clearly Microsoft have aims to bring knowledge of their product to a mass audience - and well before Nintendo or Sony can put the boot in.

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